Obey Me

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Obey Me is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Error 404 Game Studios S.A. and was released on April 20, 2020. It received negative reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Obey Me" is a visual novel game where you navigate interactions with five demon brothers. Your choices and bonds with each character can lead to different endings. The game features a unique blend of humor, romance, and supernatural elements, with vibrant artwork and voice acting.

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Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

Engaging combat mechanics and a fun combo system that allows for stylish gameplay.
Charming characters, particularly the chemistry between Vanessa and Monty, enhanced by good voice acting.
Offers enjoyable local co-op gameplay, making it a great choice for casual gaming sessions with friends or partners.

The game suffers from performance issues, including frame rate drops and crashes during certain chapters.
Combat can feel inconsistent due to interruptions during combos and lack of satisfying hit feedback.
Character progression feels lacking, with players not feeling a significant impact from skill upgrades or abilities.

graphics
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The graphics are generally praised for their art style and quality, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players report performance issues, struggling to maintain a stable 60fps despite having capable hardware, which detracts from the enjoyment. Additionally, the feedback during combat could be improved, as it sometimes fails to deliver the satisfying impact expected from hits.
- “Very promising, loved the combat mechanics and the graphics.”
- “Art style and soundtrack are both good.”
- “Art and graphics are nice.”
- “The game is not well optimized; my PC runs much better games fluently but couldn't maintain 60fps. I'm not sure why, as I've seen videos of people playing at 60fps. It also heats my PC a lot for the graphic quality offered.”
- “I'm not sure if it's the graphics or sound feedback when hitting or being hit, but it was lacking. Many times, I couldn't feel the impact of being hit, and the satisfaction of hitting enemies was not fully fulfilled by the effects in combat.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its promising combat mechanics, distinct weapon variety, and engaging character interactions, particularly between Vanessa and Monty. Players appreciate the fast-paced nature of the game, which incorporates enjoyable RPG elements, making for an overall easy yet dynamic experience.
- “Gameplay-wise, there's two highlights: first, the weapon variety; each weapon feels distinct and has different roles.”
- “Fast-paced gameplay with some cool RPG elements.”
- “Easy gameplay, nice character interaction.”
story
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The game's story is generally enjoyable and features a humorous tone, complemented by solid voice acting that enhances character portrayal. While the narrative follows familiar tropes, it offers a unique twist on the protagonist's attitude, diverging from typical save-the-world themes. However, despite the thoughtful world-building evident in diary entries, some reviewers feel the character development lacks the same depth.
- “This game is a fun brawler with an interesting story and awesome voice acting to really portray the characters.”
- “(might be considered spoiler::) Story-wise, the game has a narrative and world that has been seen before, but there's a little twist on our protagonist's attitude that goes in the opposite direction of the most common save-the-world tropes existing in video games.”
- “Not gonna begrudge a game like this for its story, but judging from the numerous diary entries, you can tell the devs put some thought into how the world works.”
- “Not gonna begrudge a game like this for its story, but judging from the numerous diary entries, you can tell the devs put some thought into how the world works. It is a shame the same does not apply to the characters.”
- “Story-wise, the game has a narrative and world that has been seen before, but there's a little twist on our protagonist's attitude that goes in the opposite direction of the most common save-the-world tropes existing in video games.”
- “Story-wise, the game has a narrative and world that has been seen before, but there's a little twist on our protagonist's attitude that goes in the opposite direction of the most common save-the-world tropes existing in video games.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized by heavy guitars and industrial elements, complemented by retro beats, creating a functional and engaging soundtrack. Reviewers highlight the impressive sound effects and the way the music enhances the atmosphere, fitting seamlessly with the diverse environments, from slums to ancient vaults. Overall, the soundtrack and art style are praised for their quality and ability to elevate the gaming experience.
- “The music and the barks are highly remarkable.”
- “From infested slums to ancient vaults, the scenery can be truly fascinating and its music fits each moment really well.”
- “The art style and soundtrack are both good.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for not consistently achieving stable 60fps, with users experiencing frame pacing issues that lead to a stuttery and laggy feel despite technically smooth performance. Additionally, players report excessive heating of their PCs relative to the game's graphic quality, indicating that it may not be well-optimized for various hardware configurations.
- “From a technical standpoint, the game runs smoothly.”
- “Also, performance is pretty spotty at the time of writing: there seem to be a lot of what I can only describe as frame pacing issues, since even when getting a locked 60fps, the game feels stuttery and even laggy.”
- “Performance is pretty spotty at the time of writing: there seem to be a lot of what I can only describe as frame pacing issues, since even when getting a locked 60fps, the game feels stuttery and even laggy.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, featuring funny dialogues and a quirky sense of comedy that enhances the overall experience. The charismatic interactions between the main characters, Vanessa and Monty, contribute significantly to the game's enjoyable and entertaining atmosphere.
- “Slick controls and a colorful presentation, a quirky sense of humor, and a fun combo system make playing 'Obey Me' a very enjoyable experience.”
- “Both main characters, Vanessa and Monty, are quite charismatic and their hilarious interactions really add to the experience.”
- “Super fun game with funny dialogues.”
replayability
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The game offers enjoyable combat and combo mechanics, contributing to its replayability. Additionally, the presence of multiple achievements enhances the overall replay value, encouraging players to revisit the game.
- “This, together with its multiple achievements, gives the game some replay value.”
- “Enjoyable game, great combat and combos, has some replayability.”